Backyard Chicken Keeping in Australia

Author: Joshua Lemanski
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781503250031
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 58

Book Description
This book has all the information you need to start raising happy, healthy chickens with confidence. in a quick, easy to read format. Joshua Lemanski Owner of Homegrown Organics Urban Farm, raises Chickens, Rabbits, Bees and vegetables using Permaculture ideas and biodynamic techniques to create a sustainable abundance of food. "In this book I have taken everything I have learnt since I started keeping chickens and condensed it down to the most important facts I wish I had known when starting out."

The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens

Author: Kathy Shea Mormino
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760352429
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 183

Book Description
Kathy Shea Mormino, aka The Chicken Chick, shares her wealth of experience as a chicken keeper in a fun and abundantly illustrated format in The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens.

Keeping Chickens

Author: Gordon Kerr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143006381
Category : Chickens
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
The ultimate guide to keeping chickens in your backyard. The more obvious rewards of chicken ownership - like delicious fresh eggs daily and fabulous cost-free fertiliser - are well known. Chickens even help keep the number of pest insects in your garden. But there are other benefits too, not least of which is the endless entertainment you get watching them scratch, peck, socialise and preen. This book includes all the information you need to keep your very own chickens: How to choose a breed suited to your needs, space and climate How to choose and build or buy a coop How to care for your chickens How to breed chicks successfully Keeping Chickenswill show you how easy, fun and satisfying owning chooks can be.

Keeping Chickens

Author: Nicolas Brasch
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780734309396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description

A Kid's Guide to Keeping Chickens

Author: Melissa Caughey
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612124194
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Chickens make wonderful pets, and Melissa Caughey provides all the information kids need to raise healthy chickens and have lots of fun doing it. Covering everything from feeding, housing, and collecting eggs to quirky behaviors and humane treatment, Caughey’s engaging advice helps children understand the best ways to care for their chickens. Spark enthusiasm with creative activities like chicken forts and a veggie piñata for the flock, and feed more than the imagination with egg-centric dishes like Mexican egg pizza.

Backyard Chickens AUSTRALIA POST EDITION

Author: Dave Ingham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760524166
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
A henkeeping companion to the bestselling Backyard Bees, covering everything you need to know about keeping chickens even in urban areas.

Chicken Health For Dummies

Author: Julie Gauthier
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118460987
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 349

Book Description
Everything you need to care for and keep happy, healthy chickens With directives on diagnosing and treating sick or ailing chickens, as well as general information on how to keep chickens in peak condition, Chicken Health For Dummies is your go-to guide on how to best care for and keep chickens. Inside, you'll get everything you need to know about chicken health and wellness: an encyclopedia full of common and not-so-common diseases, injuries, symptoms, and cures that chicken owners may encounter. Chicken Health For Dummies provides chicken owners with one handy, all-encompassing resource. Helps you identify potential hazards and signs of ill health in your chicken Shows you how to properly examine chickens to identify and isolate potential health issues before they spread to the rest of the flock An encyclopedia full of common and uncommon diseases, injuries, symptoms, and cures for chickens Chicken Health For Dummies joins Raising Chickens For Dummies and Building Chickens Coops For Dummies to round out the For Dummies reference library as a must-have resource for both rural and urban chicken owners.

Fresh Eggs Daily

Author: Lisa Steele
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985562250
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.

The Chicken Encyclopedia

Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603425616
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.

My Pet Chicken Handbook

Author: Lissa Lucas
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1623360021
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
“An informative insider’s guide . . . My Pet Chicken Handbook teaches just about everything you need to know to manage your own flock.”—Los Angeles Times Backyard chickens are the new “it” pet—and with good reason! They’re personable, cheerful, beautiful, and (mostly!) low maintenance. But they’re not without their quirks and their sometimes puzzling behaviors that cause concern for chicken-keeping newbies and veterans alike. Let the experts at My Pet Chicken guide you to a successful chicken-keeping experience with their insightful advice, unique problem-solving approach, and sunny-side-up outlook. My Pet Chicken Handbook helps you make “expert” choices from the beginning, including whether chickens are right for you and, if they are, how you can avoid the most common “oh-no” experiences. You’ll find detailed care instructions for chickens of all ages, from baby chicks to mature adults, to help ensure a friendly flock and a relaxing hobby. Becoming a responsible chicken parent is a breeze when you discover how to choose the best breed for your needs, understand what type of coop is right for your situation, plan a daily routine, learn about biosecurity practices, and recognize signs of distress. Once your pet chickens start laying, you’ll find more than 50 delicious recipes that feature freshly collected eggs and, as a bonus, you’ll have tons of fun making nutritious special treats for your favorite pet chickens.